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#1548 of 1,992 schools in MN
Futures Program
School · Mankato Public School District · North Mankato, MN
A Mankato Public School District school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1610 COMMERCE DR, North Mankato, MN 56003
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 2.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Futures Program score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Futures Program sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,006/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Mankato), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,587
Median home value
$260,800
Median rent
$920/mo
College educated
42.9%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Futures SunEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.4 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Prairie Care MankatoEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 17 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mankato Public School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #16 of 17
- District spending per student
- $14,091NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Futures Program is listed in MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Futures Program
Futures Program is a public school in North Mankato, MN, part of Mankato Public School District, serving approximately 31 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 2.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,548 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Futures Program
What grades does Futures Program serve?
Futures Program serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Futures Program?
Futures Program has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Futures Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Futures Program is 2.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Futures Program rank in MN?
Futures Program ranks #1,548 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Futures Program's MySchoolScout rating?
Futures Program has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Futures Program?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Futures Program has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Futures Program a charter school?
No, Futures Program is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Futures Program a Title I school?
No, Futures Program is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Futures Program?
80.6% of students at Futures Program qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Nicollet County
- Phone
- (507) 387-1455
- Area population (ZIP 56003)
- 15,319
- Area average commute
- 15.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56003; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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